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Old 11-28-2006, 08:31 PM
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Routing of trans cooler lines

I am preparing to install a trans cooler on my 92 this Friday.

I have installed several trans coolers on vehicles varying from rock crawlers to race cars so the install is not the issue here.

I searched the various threads on this topic and found data from several sources but most didn't reveal how they routed the trans cooler lines; just the location of the cooler.

What I want is opinions as to where I route the cooler lines. On the feed side before the radiator or on the return side as it flows back to the tranny?

It seems to me that the radiator obviously did a marginal job at best so I would think adding the cooler on the return side would provide more cooling.

Basically would the heat from a hot radiator reheat cooled fluid (assuming I added it inline on the feed side of the radiator)?

If anyone understood what I just said, I'm impressed. Sorry I'm a little tired right now.

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Old 11-28-2006, 09:18 PM
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Here are a few of your options from the How-to Documents at the top of the page.

I chose the stock bypass option, but as the weather gets colder, I may have to add the stock cooler back in line???
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Old 11-28-2006, 10:36 PM
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Thanks!

Forgot to look there.

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Old 11-28-2006, 11:06 PM
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Thanks!

Forgot to look there.

Ira
Shame on you Ira. That is the first place you should look. It depends on where you are going to mount the cooler as to the route you take with the lines. Good luck and ask if there are more questions.
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Old 11-28-2006, 11:12 PM
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Well it looks like the path of least resistance is mounting it in series in the driver's front wheel well.

The only question I have is whether there is going to be a massive build up of ice and snow on the cooler.

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Old 11-29-2006, 07:21 PM
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I bypassed the stock cooler and went throught a winter with no problems. If yours has a 92 rad. I would strongly suggest it. I would also suggest a filter, stock or aftermarket. My cooler is in front of the A/C condenser, snug but effective.
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